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Assessor's ADHD Referral Guide (Workplace)

Referrals for the Workplace

This page is designed to support you when writing needs assessments or workplace reports for individuals who may benefit from Brain in Hand.

It lists common challenges experienced by people with ADHD and explains how Brain in Hand — a digital coaching platform with a personalised app and specialist human support — can help.

Each section includes a ready-to-use justification written in a neutral, assessor-friendly style. You can copy and paste these justifications directly into your report and adapt the wording to suit the individual’s circumstances if needed.

These justifications were developed in collaboration with an experienced former needs assessor to ensure they align with the language and structure typically required for DSA and Access to Work reporting. 

ADHD need or barrier Impact on studies Justification for how Brain in Hand assists with the need or barrier
Motivation

Struggles with task initiation or task completion. Workload overwhelm. Perfectionism.

  NAME struggles with task initiation and completion at work. They may feel overwhelmed by workload, delay starting tasks, or avoid work when motivation is low.
 
Brain in Hand is a digital coaching platform combining a personalised app with regular sessions from a specialist coach. It helps employees maintain focus, meet deadlines and reduce stress. The app allows NAME to break larger projects into smaller, achievable steps and set custom prompts and reminders to stay on track. Regular coaching sessions support goal-setting, review progress and create anticipatory strategies to reduce procrastination and work avoidance. This support helps NAME maintain productivity and reduce time lost to anxiety, overwhelm or low motivation.
Anxiety and overwhelm
 Increased anxiety in response to changes in routine. Difficulty managing multiple tasks. Reduced ability to recall and apply coping strategies in the moment. Experiences periods of stress and panic.
NAME experiences increased anxiety in response to changes in routine and difficulty managing multiple tasks. They can become overwhelmed by unexpected demands, social interactions, sensory overload or workload pressure, which reduces their ability to recall and apply coping strategies in the moment and may lead to periods of stress or panic.
 
Brain in Hand is a digital coaching platform combining a personalised app with regular sessions from a specialist coach. It provides a personalised space to plan and practise coping strategies, receive prompts and reminders to use these techniques, and maintain structured routines that reduce anxiety and stress. The check-in feature allows NAME to monitor mood, notice when anxiety is rising and access pre-planned strategies quickly. If NAME becomes overwhelmed, they can discreetly request immediate help through the life-ring function for rapid support. Regular coaching sessions help NAME understand triggers, build personalised strategies and keep these tools up to date for use during challenging work situations.
Organisation
 Difficulty prioritising workload. Issues with planning and organising their day, especially when feeling fatigued or struggling with focus. Planning. Time management. Breaking down tasks
NAME experiences difficulty prioritising workload and planning the day, particularly when fatigued or struggling to maintain focus. They may find it hard to break work into manageable steps, use time efficiently and keep track of competing tasks, which can lead to missed deadlines and increased stress.
 
Brain in Hand is a digital coaching platform combining a personalised app with regular sessions from a specialist coach. It helps employees plan, organise and maintain effective work routines. The app’s diary and task-planning tools allow NAME to break complex work into clear, actionable steps and schedule these across the day. Custom prompts and reminders support time management by signalling when to start or move on to the next task, helping maintain structure even during low focus or fatigue. NAME can also pre-plan solutions for common organisational challenges so strategies are ready when difficulties arise. Interactions with the app are logged and can be reviewed independently or during coaching sessions to reflect on progress and adjust routines for better productivity.
Executive function
 Reduced independence. Lack of self-management.
NAME finds it challenging to self-manage workload and maintain consistency without additional support. They may struggle to plan and organise tasks, remember strategies when pressure increases and stay on top of competing priorities, which can affect productivity, confidence and the ability to work autonomously.
 
Brain in Hand is a digital coaching platform combining a personalised app with regular sessions from a specialist coach. It helps employees develop self-management skills while keeping a safety net of support when challenges arise. Within the app, NAME can break work into clear, manageable steps, plan tasks across the day and set reminders and prompts to stay on track. Personalised solution packs store strategies for common workplace difficulties so they are available at the point of need. Regular coaching sessions help NAME reflect on what is working, build confidence in applying strategies consistently and gradually increase autonomy while knowing support is available if required.
Emotional dysregulation
 Struggles to maintain emotional regulation. Struggles with relationship management and social interaction. Reduced attendance at work.
NAME experiences difficulty maintaining emotional regulation at work. They may struggle with relationship management or social interaction and can feel overwhelmed or anxious when situations become challenging. At times this has affected their ability to remain engaged and attend work consistently.
 
Brain in Hand is a digital coaching platform combining a personalised app with regular sessions from a specialist coach. It helps employees recognise and respond to changes in mood before they escalate. Using the check-in feature, NAME can record how they are feeling throughout the day and flag when anxiety or overwhelm is rising. When early signs appear, the app provides immediate access to pre-planned coping strategies and practical actions to help regain control. If NAME indicates high distress, they can discreetly request in-the-moment human support for guidance in managing the situation. Regular coaching sessions help NAME understand emotional triggers, refine coping strategies and build confidence in applying them during challenging workplace interactions, supporting consistent attendance and wellbeing
Memory
 Difficulty remembering things. Difficulty planning and with time management.
NAME experiences difficulty remembering tasks, deadlines and key work commitments. They may lose track of meetings, project milestones or the steps needed to complete work, which can affect organisation, time management and overall productivity.
 
Brain in Hand is a digital coaching platform combining a personalised app with regular sessions from a specialist coach. It helps employees plan, remember and act on important tasks throughout the working day. The app includes a built-in diary and calendar where NAME can schedule meetings, deadlines and independent work time, supported by prompts and reminders to stay on track. To-do lists and task breakdowns make larger projects more manageable and reduce the risk of forgetting key steps. Personalised strategies and notes can be added to tasks or events so practical support is available exactly when it’s needed. Coaching sessions help NAME set up and maintain these tools effectively, review what is working and build reliable planning and memory strategies for work.
Decision making and planning
 Difficulty planning and executing tasks. Difficulty prioritising tasks and staying focused on goals
NAME experiences difficulty planning and executing work tasks. They may find it hard to decide what to focus on, prioritise activities and stay on track toward goals, which can lead to delays and increased stress.
 
Brain in Hand is a digital coaching platform combining a personalised app with regular sessions from a specialist coach. It helps employees make clear decisions and plan work effectively. The app guides NAME through breaking down projects, structuring tasks and setting priorities. Daily or weekly plans can be created and supported with prompts and reminders to keep work moving. Strategies for common planning or decision-making challenges can be stored in the app and accessed when needed. Coaching sessions support NAME in reviewing priorities, refining plans and maintaining focus on goals even when work demands change.